Chapter 1: The most intoxicating thing in the world is not wine, because beautiful women are more intoxicating than wine; the most intoxicating thing in the world is not beautiful women, because the following story is more intoxicating than beautiful women. No need to get entangled in right or wrong,
Just have a casual taste. Because it's just a story.
Wherever there are people, there are rivers and lakes. As long as there are people, there will be rivers and lakes. Therefore, there were rivers and lakes in ancient times, and there are rivers and lakes now. Rivers and lakes exist not only in villages, but also in cities. Behind every high-rise building, there is a rivers and lakes of their own.
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With the passage of time and the development of the times, although ancient sects such as Shaolin, Wudang, Emei, and Kongtong still exist, they have lost their former prestige and are no longer the center of the world. In today's world, what can really be done?
The only ones who stand out among the heroes and lead the heroes are the Nangong family who lives in Green Water Villa and the Murong family who lives in the mangroves. Regardless of whether the Nangong family or the Murong family, the reason why the two families are able to dominate the world is nothing more than their rich assets and
A powerful force.
For a strong family to continue, in addition to maintaining its inherent assets and influence, it must also have a qualified heir.
Today, Green Water Villa is busier than usual because an important person is about to welcome here - Xiao Tianming.
Xiao Tianming's surname is Xiao, but he also has the blood of the Nangong family. Because his mother, Nangong Yu, was the eldest daughter of the Nangong family and the youngest daughter of the current head of the Nangong family, Nangong Lie.
Nangong Lie, the current head of the Nangong family, is already sixty-six years old this year. It is rare for people to live seventy years old! Although people around him are afraid of his power and no one dares to say that he is old, Nangong Lie always looks in the mirror.
, after seeing the silver hair on his head, he had to admit that he was already very old. Although he looked more energetic than his peers because of his years of martial arts training, Nangong Lie knew that he was no longer the energetic person he was thirty years ago.
A young man. When a smart man feels that he is no longer capable, he will start to think about his successor. That is why Xiao Tianming came here today to be the successor of Green Water Villa.
Nangong Lie had two children in his life, one boy and one girl. The eldest son was named Nangong Chuan and the younger daughter was named Nangong Yu. Nangong Yu eloped with the then King of Killers twenty years ago and never returned to Green Water Villa. Nangong Chuan
He was trained by Nangong Lie as his successor and would one day officially take over Green Water Villa. Unfortunately, in a car accident a few months ago, Nangong Chuan and his car rolled down the cliff and died at the foot of the cliff. Nangong Chuan died under the cliff.
He has only one adopted daughter, Nangong Yan. Although Nangong Yan is as beautiful as a flower and as smart as Zhao Min in the book, she manages the family company in an orderly manner, but unfortunately she is not Nangong Chuan's biological child.
In order to ensure the purity of the family's bloodline, Nangong Lie accepted the suggestion of the housekeeper Afu and took over Nangong Yu's son Xiao Tianming as the new heir, hoping that he could take over smoothly and carry forward Green Water Villa.
"If that thing hadn't happened back then, would it be a different situation now?" Nangong Lie, who had experienced the loss of his wife in middle age and the loss of his son in old age, suddenly felt a lot older. At this time, the sound of footsteps came, and he woke up.
Nangong Lie, who was lost in thoughts.
"Master, the young master is here!" A servant walked in and reported to Nangong Lie cautiously.
The young master in the servant's mouth refers to Xiao Tianming. When Nangong Lie heard the servant's words, there was no expression on his face. He just nodded lightly and told the servant to let Xiao Tianming in.
After a while, a handsome young man appeared in Nangong Lie's sight under the guidance of Jia Ding. He was Xiao Tianming.
"The resemblance is so similar! Especially his eyebrows, they are almost moved from Yu'er's body." When Nangong Lie saw Xiao Tianming, it was as if he saw Nangong Yu, and the state of mind that had been calm for more than 20 years suddenly appeared.
Wave after wave of ripples.
Nangong Lie's body suddenly appeared in front of Xiao Tianming, and he carefully looked at his grandson, whom he had met for the first time in twenty years, with a rare kindness on his face unknowingly, and said with a slight smile: "You are Tianming, right?
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"Yeah!" Xiao Tianming responded lukewarmly, making Nangong Lie look embarrassed.
"It seems that he inherited not only the appearance from Yu'er, but also Yu'er's stubborn temper." A bitter smile appeared in Nangong Lie's heart, and he said nonchalantly to Xiao Tianming: "You and your mother are so similar.
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"Really?" Xiao Tianming asked tepidly.
"Yes! In addition to your appearance, you also have a stubborn temper like your mother." Nangong Lie said seriously.
"Really?" Xiao Tianming glanced at Nangong Lie and said lightly, "Maybe my mother's temper is the same as yours."
Hearing Xiao Tianming's words, Nangong Lie was stunned for a moment. After a second or two, Nangong Lie laughed loudly and said: "That's right! Your mother's temper was inherited from me. How is your mother doing?"
"What do you think?" Xiao Tianming said coldly, "It seems that whether her life is good or bad has nothing to do with you, right?"
As soon as Xiao Tianming's words came out, the two servants beside him were really shocked. You know, in the entire Green Water Villa, no one dared to speak to Nangong Lie like this. Not even the dead eldest son Nangong Chuan.
dare.
Nangong Lie recovered from his brief daze and put it away; with a smile on his face, he looked at Xiao Tianming coldly and said: "Do you know what tone you are using to talk to me? Don't forget, this is green water.
The villa is not your home!"
"I know! I have never forgotten that this is Green Water Villa since I entered the house." Xiao Tianming said lightly, "Because this place is not worthy of being compared with our place!"
When the shocked servants heard Xiao Tianming's words, they could no longer look at the new heir of Green Water Villa with human eyes. They firmly believed that if Xiao Tianming was not Nangong Lie's only grandson, Xiao Tianming would already be a corpse by now.
"Very good, very good!" After Nangong Lie said these two "very good" words, his body suddenly moved and punched Xiao Tianming who was standing in front of him. Xiao Tianming's reaction was not slow. Seeing Nangong Lie
When a fierce attack came, he hurriedly stepped forward, covering his heart with his hands to block his lifeline, while he hid in the open space next to him.
Nangong Lie was unyielding as soon as he got the upper hand, and quickly changed his palm techniques to attack Xiao Tianming who was dodging, without any intention of giving up. Although Nangong Lie is nearly 70 years old, his martial arts are getting better and better. Even if it only took three or four to succeed,
The strength also forced Xiao Tianming to panic. Although he did not have the momentum to win immediately, he took advantage of every move, just waiting to push Xiao Tianming to a dead end.
Although Xiao Tianming knew that Nangong Lie would not take his life and was just testing his martial arts, in order not to let Nangong Lie underestimate him, Xiao Tianming made every move with all his strength. Therefore, Xiao Tianming was at a disadvantage, but he did not show his defeat.
elephant.
The gap in strength and lack of actual combat experience doomed Xiao Tianming's failure. Nangong Lie's beautiful cloud hand resolved Xiao Tianming's last resistance and knocked Xiao Tianming to the ground with one palm.
"Very good, very good!" The same four words came out of Nangong Lie's mouth again, but the meaning was completely opposite, "He is worthy of being the son of heaven! He is so young and his skills are so great. He can succeed in my fifth year."
He persisted in thirty moves under the heavy pressure of strength, and his martial arts was enough to surpass all the young talents. He became my successor, Nangong Lie, and shouldered the important responsibility of Green Water Villa."
After hearing Nangong Lie's praise, Xiao Tianming stood up from the ground and did not show the expected pride on his face. His expression was still indifferent. Go your own way and let others scream! This is Xiao Tianming's style.
After a special "test", time passed unknowingly. At this time, the butler Sun Fu, who went to pick up Xiao Tianming but did not pick up Xiao Tianming, had come back. Although he did not see Nangong Lie and Xiao Tianming's test with his own eyes
It was a scene, but based on past experience and the traces left at the scene, Sun Fu could easily guess that a test had just been conducted here.
"Master, young master!" Although Sun Fu has a high prestige in Green Water Villa, he knows that he is just a subordinate, and Xiao Tianming is his master. Even if it is not a formal meeting, Sun Fu still has a full expression on his face.
Show due respect.
"Grandpa Sun!" Nangong Yu called Sun Fu "Uncle Ah Fu", so Xiao Tianming naturally had no choice but to call Ah Fu "Grandpa Sun".
"I don't dare to be a subordinate!" Sun Fu declined dutifully. The master does not treat him as an outsider, which is the master's trust, but it is by no means an excuse for his lack of propriety, let alone a reason to indulge himself in relying on his old age.
"Ah Fu, in terms of seniority, there is nothing you cannot take on! From now on, Tianming will still rely on the support and help of you old people on many issues." Nangong Lie spoke to Sun Fu at the right time.
"Master, don't worry! I will do my best to assist the young master!" Sun Fu assured.
Nangong Lie heard Sun Fu's assurance and nodded with satisfaction. Sun Fu had stayed in the villa for more than a year or two, and his prestige among everyone was naturally unmatched. If Xiao Tianming could get his support, he would secure his position as heir.
There will be no more difficulty.
"Master, young master, the food is ready!" A servant came running to report to Nangong Lie.
"Let's go! Let's go to dinner and talk about our future plans." Nangong Lie stood up and walked out of the living room first. Xiao Tianming and Sun Fu also followed Nangong Lie out and walked towards the dining room.
The dining room is not big, but it is elegantly decorated, especially the wooden table with Chinese classical characteristics.
"Don't think this table is old. This table was used by your mother, your deceased grandmother and uncle." Nangong Lie explained to Xiao Tianming. After the test just now, at least in terms of martial arts, Nangong Lie is still confident about this.
The grandson is satisfied.
"Let's serve! Ah Fu, please sit down and eat with us this time!" Nangong Lie glanced at Sun Fu and said calmly.
"No, Master! How can I have dinner with the Master and the young master?" Sun Fu declined hastily.
"There is nothing that is not allowed. If I say yes, you can do it! Later, while eating, I will tell you some things." Nangong Lie's tone did not allow for objection, and Sun Fu had no choice but to sit down "reluctantly".
There are not many dishes, but they are very distinctive. From the appearance, the color is very good, and the taste should not be too bad.
"Move the chopsticks!" Nangong Lie moved the first chopstick, and then Sun Fu and Xiao Tianming began to pick up the chopsticks.
"Ah Fu, you go to Tianyi Pavilion tomorrow!" Nangong Lie ordered Sun Fu while picking up vegetables.
"Okay, sir! Is there anything you want me to tell Miss Sun?" Sun Fu asked Nangong Lie.
"You don't need to go see her. I'm not sending you to do anything about Yan'er." Nangong Lie said calmly.
"I'm not going to see Miss Sun, that's going to..." Sun Fu asked doubtfully.
"Go and sign up for Tianming!" Nangong Lie said to Sun Fu.
As soon as Nangong Lie's words came out, Sun Fu was not the only one who was surprised. Xiao Tianming who was sitting next to him was even more confused. He looked at Nangong Lie inexplicably, hoping to get a reasonable explanation from his mouth.
"'Tianyi Pavilion' is a school. Of course you go there to study. Aren't you at the age to study now?" Nangong Lie said lightly.
"But... I didn't come here to study." Xiao Tianming thought for a while and defended.
"With how you are now, do you think you can carry the entire Nangong family and keep Green Water Villa?" Nangong Lie said contemptuously.
Although Nangong Lie's words were very unpleasant to hear, Xiao Tianming had no reason to refute.
"This is also what your parents meant." Nangong Lie's last words directly knocked Xiao Tianming to his knees.